Interpretive Dance

Interpretive dance is a way for dancers to portray a message or idea through dance. Many of them use sets to tell their story. The first dancers to do this in the 1900s were Isadora Duncan (aka the mother of modern dance) and Loie Fuller, taking the strict ballet moves and turning them into stronger and more free movements. It is often used in musicals to emphasize the scene while making it visually appealing. Each move expresses a certain emotion. It breaks away from classical ballet, things like the apparel, movements, and shoes are often more freeing. It falls under modern dance, jazz, and ballet. It is similar to lyrical dance. Their sets and clothing often connect to the message and are built to make the message easier to digest. Kind of interesting: Isadora Duncan had been in an extremely bizarre accident when her flowy scarf had got caught in the wheel and strangled her to death.